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R110 EGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 EGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,706 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,706 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect b/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively b/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has cracked outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 102,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has cracked outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear floor covered with underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,251 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2012 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r lamp water filled

Pass 25 May 2012 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r lamp water filled

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,358 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,059 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,886 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,545 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 32,865 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R110 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R110 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R110 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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